Woods

"Woods" is the eighth episode of the second season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. It is the 18th overall episode of the series and was written by producer Stefani Robinson, and directed by co-executive producer Hiro Murai. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on April 19, 2018. The series is set in Atlanta and follows Earnest "Earn" Marks, as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend Van, who is also the mother of his daughter Lottie; as well as his parents and his cousin Alfred, who raps under the stage name "Paper Boi"; and Darius, Alfred's eccentric right-hand man. In the episode, Alfred goes out with a female friend but he decides to abandon her when she questions his "real" persona. While going home on his own, he is mugged by three fans, forcing him to flee into the woods. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.595 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received universal acclaim from critics, who praised Brian Tyree Henry's performance, Murai's directing, cinematography, character development and emotional weight. For his performance in the episode, Henry received an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nomination at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards. Plot Alfred (Brian Tyree Henry) is half-asleep at his couch, where he imagines hearing his mother berating him for his room before she disappears. He later wakes up when Earn (Donald Glover) calls him to get him to sign a few forms. Then, Darius (Lakeith Stanfield) arrives to prepare pasta. Alfred then decides to leave with his friend, Sierra (Angela Wildflower), who picks him up in her car.